2024 National Holiday and Collective LeaveIndonesia ExpatDecember 19, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 19, 20230The government has declared national holidays and collective leave in 2024, comprising 27 dates, including 17 national holidays and 10...
Bali’s Famous Attractions Set for Ticket Prices Increase in 2024Indonesia ExpatDecember 15, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 15, 20230A number of popular tourist attractions in Bali are set to experience an increase in entrance ticket prices from next...
Indonesia and South Korea Developing Electric Buses for Bali Public TransportationIndonesia ExpatDecember 14, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 14, 20230The governments of Indonesia and South Korea have agreed on bilateral cooperation to develop an electric vehicle ecosystem for public...
E-VOA Outreach and Autogate Implementation at Ngurah Rai International AirportIndonesia ExpatDecember 13, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 13, 20230Ngurah Rai Immigration Office conducted outreach on the use of Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) and prepared for the implementation...
Masks, Screening, Vaccines and More to Be Reinforced in Jakarta and Bali EntrancesIndonesia ExpatDecember 12, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 12, 20230Soekarno-Hatta and I Gusti Ngurah Rai airports plan to reinforce COVID-19 health protocols to curb the transmission of the virus...
Anticipated Changes Ahead as Jakarta’s Vehicle Parking Fees Set to RiseIndonesia ExpatDecember 11, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 11, 20230The ratification of Nusantara as the new National Capital (IKN) has altered Jakarta’s status. The government has also formulated the...
Indonesia Considers Visa Waiver for 20 Countries, Including US, China, India, and MoreIndonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2023December 9, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2023December 9, 20230On Thursday, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno revealed that Indonesia is considering the possibility of providing...
Etihad Airways Unveils Non-Stop Flights to BaliIndonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2023December 8, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2023December 8, 20230Etihad Airways is set to make waves in the travel world by introducing non-stop flights to the captivating island of...
Redefining Christmas Magic with Artisan Puppets Christmas Tree at InterContinental Bali ResortIndonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 8, 20230InterContinental Bali Resort ushered in the holiday season with a remarkable departure from tradition, introducing the extraordinary “Kayon” Christmas tree....
Simplified Indonesian Golden Visa Applications by Bank Mandiri Online ServicesIndonesia ExpatDecember 7, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 7, 20230Foreign Nationals can open an account with Bank Mandiri online from their home country. This can be used to deposit...
Aceh Refuses Influx of Rohingya Refugees ArrivingIndonesia ExpatDecember 7, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 7, 20230Residents of Sabang, Aceh, staged a demonstration and even dismantled the tents holding hundreds of Rohingya immigrants in the area....
Indonesian Ministry of Manpower Addresses Protection of ASEAN Migrant Workers at Bali ConferenceIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 20230The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower took centre stage at the 12th ASEAN Labor Inspection Conference held in Nusa Dua, Bali,...
Golden City Developer in Alleged Fraud Opens UpIndonesia ExpatDecember 4, 2023December 30, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 4, 2023December 30, 20240Owner and Director of Bumi Kristal Sumbawa, Yansen Barry, feels criminalised by an American citizen’s (Christopher Stephen Smith) report to...
Children with Dual Citizenship Can Apply for Indonesian Citizenship Until 31st May 2024Indonesia ExpatDecember 1, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 1, 20230Children with dual citizenship who wish to regain Indonesian citizenship still have the opportunity to apply for naturalisation until 31st...
Indonesia Removes Cameroon from Calling Visa ListIndonesia ExpatNovember 30, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 30, 20230The Ministry of Law and Human Rights has officially removed Cameroon from Indonesia’s list of countries requiring a calling visa....
Indonesia’s Tourism Sector Shows Positive Outlook for 2024Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 20230The tourism and creative economy sectors in Indonesia experienced a significant decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, with foreign tourist numbers...
House Purchase Under Rp2 Billion Now Tax-FreeIndonesia ExpatNovember 28, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 28, 20230A new regulation concerning the Government Borne Value Added Tax (VAT DTP) for the purchase of a new house under...
Ambitious Plans Unveiled for Bali Railway NetworkIndonesia ExpatNovember 27, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 27, 20230In a series of proposals spanning over a decade, plans for a comprehensive Bali railway network have been unveiled. The...
Can Foreigners Sue for Copyright against Indonesians?Indonesia ExpatNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 24, 2023November 24, 20230As the digital world connects every user closer and up to date, there is a possibility of a foreigner becoming...
The Easiness of Foreign Property Ownership Shows Positive ImpactIndonesia ExpatNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 24, 2023November 24, 20230The government’s decision to simplify property ownership for foreign nationals has significantly impacted property searches in Bali. In terms of...
Two Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidate Pairs Aim to Tighten Foreign Workers’ AccessIndonesia ExpatNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 22, 2023November 22, 20230The Presidential and Vice Presidential campaigns are ongoing, leading up to the elections scheduled on 14th February 2024. In this...